blanch Synonyms
Another word for blanch
• verb (Context 1)
To immerse vegetables, fruits, or nuts briefly in boiling water and then plunge them into cold water to loosen skins, preserve color, or prepare them for freezing.
"The chef instructed the kitchen staff to parboil the green beans for two minutes so they would retain their bright color."
• verb (Context 2)
To grow pale or lose color in the face, typically from sudden fear, shock, or illness; or to flinch inwardly at something unpleasant.
"She saw the look of shock on his face as he began to pale at the unexpected cost of the repairs."
• verb (Context 3)
To make a growing plant, such as celery, asparagus, or chicory, white and tender by excluding sunlight with soil or coverings.
"Gardeners often mound soil around the stalks to whiten the celery and reduce its natural bitterness."
Opposites of blanch
The opposite of blanch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: